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The Raiders traded cornerback Jakorian Bennett to the Eagles in exchange for defensive tackle Thomas Booker, with both players needing to pass physicals. Bennett, a young corner with some starting experience, will compete for a starting role with the Eagles, while Booker, a former Texans draft pick and Eagles practice squad member, joins the Raiders' defensive line to bolster depth.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded interior defensive lineman Thomas Booker to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for cornerback Jakorian Bennett, a 2023 fourth-round pick known for his athleticism and aggressive play, while Booker contributed to the Eagles' defense last season and is considered a good locker room presence.
Jakorian Bennett, a fourth-round rookie out of Maryland, has a prime opportunity to prove himself in the Las Vegas Raiders' cornerback room. With ball disruption skills and scintillating speed, Bennett brings a three-phases ability to the desert, allowing him to showcase his talents in a variety of ways. While he needs to find balance in his aggression, the Raiders need every bit of Bennett's skillset and production to improve their ball disruption in the upcoming season.
In a seven-round mock draft, the New England Patriots trade down in the first round with the Detroit Lions and select EDGE Myles Murphy from Clemson. They then trade up in the second round to select OT Darnell Wright from Tennessee. In the third round, they select CB Jakorian Bennett from Maryland, and in the fourth round, they select RB Roschon Johnson from Texas and OT Wanya Morris from Oklahoma. They also select LB Henry To'oTo'o from Alabama, TE Griffin Hebert from Louisiana Tech, WR Grant DuBose from Charlotte, S Isaiah Bolden from Jackson State, and LB/TE Jack Colletto from Oregon State. In the seventh round, they select CB Kaleb Hayes from BYU.
With no first- or second-round picks in this year's NFL draft, the Denver Broncos are under pressure to make the most of their third-round picks. NFL.com's Chad Reuter has identified Wisconsin defensive lineman Keeanu Benton and Maryland cornerback Jakorian Bennett as the "ideal top two picks" for the Broncos. The 33rd Team also re-drafted the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, with the Broncos selecting cornerback Jaire Alexander instead of Bradley Chubb.